Practical How-Tos
Step-by-step guides for real situations — mealtimes, school mornings, doctor visits, holidays — with boards you can make today.
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How to bring your existing boards with you when you switch apps
Switching AAC apps doesn't mean starting over. How to move your boards — and protect the thing that matters most: where the words live.
Communication boards for doctor and dentist visits
Medical visits are scary when you can't say 'it hurts' or 'stop.' A visit board gives your child those words — here's what to include and how to prep.
Getting grandparents and babysitters using AAC (without training sessions)
Your child's other adults don't need a course — they need three habits and permission to be imperfect. How to hand off AAC to grandma in five minutes.
How to make a mealtime communication board
Mealtimes happen three times a day, every day — perfect for AAC practice. What goes on a mealtime board and how to use it without turning dinner into therapy.
Turn a restaurant menu into an AAC board (yes, from a photo)
Snap a photo of the menu and turn it into a communication board your child can order from. How it works and why ordering for yourself matters so much.
A school-morning routine board that actually gets used
School mornings are rushed, repetitive, and emotional — ideal for AAC. How to build a routine board that survives 7am and lowers the daily friction.
3 boards every new communicator needs first
Skip the blank-page problem. A first-words board, a feelings board, and a favorites board cover most of early AAC life — here's what goes on each.